SPICED PEAR GINGER LEMON MULE with BOURBON

by Josie | Nov 16, 2023 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Ginger, Gluten Free, Herbs

It’s just a lot to say to a bartender, don’t you think?  So we make these at home. Ours are packed with so much flavor and my home-bartender is cuter than most. I had a mule the other night at a local restaurant and it reminded me that I had this recipe to...

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES with HOT HONEY MASCARPONE, TOASTED HAZELNUTS & SAGE

by Josie | Nov 15, 2023 | Citrus, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Potatoes, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian

We made these a few weeks ago and freaked out at how good they were  The dish is decadent, but a complete breeze to prepare. You’ve got an amazing entree or side dish that speaks to winter cravings and it comes together in 45 minutes. We’re thinking of...

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER with LEMONY TAHINI SAUCE & TOASTED PISTACHIOS

by Josie | Nov 14, 2023 | Curry, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Sauces, Sides, Tahini, Turmeric, Vegan, Vegetarian

This is one of those dishes that’s kind of fun. It’s a showstopper side or main course that you can enjoy for several meals. I’ve done a couple of trial runs with whole roasted cauliflower and this is probably my favorite to-date. The color is...

WHITE BEAN SALAD with MARINATED ARTICHOKES & LEMONY BASIL PESTO

by Josie | Sep 8, 2023 | Cheese, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Nuts, Pesto, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian

We grow rows and rows of basil and this time of year, the basil bushes stand 4 feet tall (or taller). I start making pesto and pistous in mid-August through mid September, preserve them for soups, sauces, vinaigrettes, salads, marinades, spreads for sandwiches or...

ZUCCHINI NOODLES with SUNDRIED TOMATOES, YELLOW SQUASH & EGGPLANT

by Josie | Aug 28, 2023 | Cheese, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Vegan Option, Vegetarian, Zucchini Noodles

We really enjoyed this meal, simply made with fresh garden ingredients tossed in a garlicky basil lemon infused olive oil with homemade sun-dried tomatoes! We actually made our own dried tomatoes, but you are totally welcome to use store bought. This dish is...

TRI-COLORED TOMATO, CUCUMBER, RED ONION SALAD with Spiced Bloody Mary Dressing

by Josie | Aug 1, 2023 | Gluten Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian

This salad is summer at it’s best. Fresh heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and herbs tossed in a fantastic spiced Bloody Mary dressing. The salad pairs really well with just about anything grilled ~ chicken, pork, beef or fish and or hearty...